title: Evolution of post and core systems.
abstract: Post and core systems have evolved dramatically over the past few years. Some procedures based on the use of resin-composite systems seem destined for failure in the long term. New glass ionomer based systems, employing resin hybrid materials should give rise to fewer complications and prove simpler to use. Nevertheless, intelligent case selection and the application of sound basic design principles are required to make the best use of any system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Hunt
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gogarnoiu
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003442:Crowns; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000639:trends*; D019246:Tooth Preparation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements